दिन की सबसे परीक्षा-प्रासंगिक खबरें, ProjectsPilot के AI द्वारा UPSC पाठ्यक्रम से जोड़ी गईं। पूरा प्रारंभिक/मुख्य/साक्षात्कार विश्लेषण ऐप के अंदर है।
Corporal punishment without sexual intent doesn't fall under POCSO: SC quashes case against Bengal teacher
The Supreme Court held that corporal punishment by a teacher, absent sexual intent, does not automatically fall under the POCSO Act. The Court quashed the POCSO case against a West Bengal teacher for punishment of minor girls.
Society
GS-II: Fundamental rights and role of judiciary in protection of children
GS-II: Laws for protection of children; POCSO and related judicial interpretations
PIB highlights the progress of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Maandhan Yojana (PM-KMY), a pension scheme launched in 2019 for small and marginal farmers. It covers enrollment and the pension benefit aimed at securing dignity in old age.
Society
GS-II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections (social security for farmers)
GS-III: Inclusive growth and rural welfare/financial security schemes
BRICS 2026: Modi-Xi talks focus on trade, investment and border peace - ‘Differences should not become disputes’
Ahead of BRICS 2026, Modi and Xi reportedly discussed stabilising India–China ties with an emphasis on trade, investment and maintaining border peace. The messaging focused on preventing differences from escalating into disputes.
International Relations
GS-II: India-China relations; border issues and bilateral diplomacy
GS-II: International agreements/meetings; BRICS-related engagement context
SC seeks clear timeline for FSSAI’s food warning label rollout, calls for nutritional literacy in schools
SC has sought a clear, time-bound rollout plan for FSSAI’s front-of-pack warning labels (FoPL), warning that phase-2 may be indefinitely postponed without a timeline. It also suggested nutritional literacy in schools so children can better understand and use food labels.
Society
GS-II: Welfare schemes/food safety regulation; role of regulatory bodies and judicial interventions
GS-III: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI); public health and nutrition-related regulation
BRICS Summit 2026 | China’s President Xi Jinping arrives in New Delhi
Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit 2026, with Prime Minister Modi scheduled to meet him to improve trade and people-to-people ties. The visit comes amid continuing border tensions and recent India-China high-level dialogues and confidence-building measures.
International Relations
GS-II: India and its neighbourhood; bilateral/multilateral ties (China); BRICS cooperation
GS-II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India's interests
Secretary, Department of Urban Development, MoHUA chairs 9th meeting of CSMC
MoHUA’s Department of Urban Development chaired the 9th CSMC meeting for PMAY-U 2.0. Over 29,000 additional urban houses were approved under BLC and AHP, taking total sanctions to 18.77 lakh across six States.
Government
GS-II: Welfare schemes and flagship programmes for vulnerable groups (housing)
GS-II: Urban governance—implementation and monitoring of central schemes
GS-III: Inclusive development through public housing initiatives
The PIB backgrounder highlights how bamboo craft enterprises are gaining momentum, supported by SHGs and market linkages. It also notes a policy reform in 2017 that removed bamboo from an old restrictive classification, easing harvesting and transport and enabling value addition.
Economy
GS-III: Inclusive growth—livelihoods and employment via traditional/forest-linked livelihoods
GS-III: Environmental governance—policy reforms affecting natural resource use
Why the BRICS declaration is hanging in the balance
The article examines why a BRICS declaration is stalled, pointing to divergences among members and negotiation hurdles. It highlights how BRICS coordination can be affected by differing national priorities and geopolitical pressures.
International Relations
GS-II: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India
GS-II: India and its neighborhood/ global partnerships; effects of domestic and international constraints
BRICS 2026: PM Modi meets Abu Dhabi Crown Prince in Delhi; trade, energy security in focus
PM Modi met the UAE Crown Prince in Delhi as BRICS 2026 discussions continue, with trade and energy security highlighted. The meeting underscores deepening India–UAE cooperation.
International Relations
GS-II: India’s foreign policy—bilateral ties and strategic partnerships
GS-II: International relations—BRICS and regional cooperation frameworks
Demat 2.0 explained: Why it matters for bond market investors
SEBI launched the Demat 2.0 pilot to enable tokenised corporate bonds—issued, held, traded, and settled using a DLT-based infrastructure. The pilot is connected to RBI’s e-rupee CBDC framework to test faster settlement and automated interest/redemption processing.
Economy
GS-II: Financial sector reforms; role of regulators (RBI, SEBI)
GS-III: Digital payments/Fintech; capital markets infrastructure; capital formation
